secret super power: cultivating more compassion for all sentient beingsbest advice: this human birth is very precious, so let me try my best to be honest with, respect, and love myself, for the benefit of all.worst advice: no pain, no gainmakes you laugh: the Lila of daily lifemight catch me: playing disc golf on a weekdayfavorite moment in a yoga class: sitting in the after space at the end upon completion of savasanaTrainings/Teachers: So many, some include: 500hours Centered Yoga with my main teacher Paul Dallaghan of Samahita Retreat Ko Samui Thailand, multiple Advanced Pranayama courses with Paul's teacher Sri OP Tiwariji of Kaivalyadham in Lonavala India, 4 months Ashtanga Vinyasa study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois and grandson Sharath in Mysore India, numerous workshops with high level teachers including: Manju Jois, David Williams, David Swenson, Doug Swenson, Rolf Naujokat, Max Strom, ShyamDas, Bhagavan Das, Krishna Das, and many more.drug of choice: No drogas, sólo plantas medicina :)

natalia foote, CYT 303

instructor

secret super power: Jumping beans inside my bodybest advice: "Try. Respect. Be full of gratitude." (My 5th grade teacher Mr. Jones.)worst advice: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." (This person has clearly never had a Krispy Kreme doughnut or Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza.)makes you laugh: A lot. I am quick to laugh at myself and at what others say. I laugh in good times and I find the humor in the bad times. I laugh when I'm nervous and I laugh when I'm happy. I laugh a lot. might catch me: Doing dishes and cleaning the island. favorite moment in a class: When I've tried something over and over and finally get it! So great!trainings/teachers: currently in 303hr certification at Firefly Yogadrug of choice: A good pizza with crispy crust and fresh mozzarella piled on, maybe some onions, fresh tomatoes, and basil, then a balsamic reduction drizzled over it. And my family sharing it with me!

violette gibbs, RYT 200

instructor, teacher trainer, sub

secret super power: nutritional facts. best advice: Not everyone is going to like you... I always tried to fit what I thought people wanted so I could fit in. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken" ~Oscar Wilde

makes you laugh: Life, it seems to have a great sense of humor might catch me: In St. Pete (favorite place on the weekends)favorite Moment in a Yoga Class: first Down dogTrainings/Teachers: Red Sun Yogadrug of choice: Prosecco, Brie cheese, Salami, Basil~ I'll pay good money for that

secret super power: Mind reader!best advice: if you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is any thing you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry. Dalai Lama worst advice: "Strive for perfection." I've learned in any moment, I am perfect. I am exactly where I'm supposed to be. makes you laugh: Dancing with wild abandon! might catch me: Wrangling reptiles, teaching science or eating breakfast for dinner. favorite moment in a Yoga Class: Finding an easy seat at the end of class. Your body and mind are relaxed and open, and your heart is full of gratitude. Trainings/Teachers: 2017 graduate of Sunlight Yoga's inaugural RYT 200 hour teacher training w/ Bree Parrish and Steve Rubin. Attended an immersive retreat at Centered Yoga in Koh Samui, Thailand, and continues to build knowledge through workshops, classes and kirtans. drug of choice: A few alone hours in nature and a couple of long, deep breaths.

olivia campbell, RYT 200

instructor

secret super power: courageous best advice: never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart worst advice: "Its too late to start now " ( Its never actually to late )makes you laugh: my puppy when she's excited to see me she spins in circles ( nonstop until i pick her up)might catch me: At the beach or on an island favorite moment in a Yoga Class: when im tired and want to stop but my breath is what pushes me to overcome that thought and keep going Trainings/Teachers: Sunlight Yoga Teacher Training, YA 200hrdrug of choice: Yoga , cookie dough (not cookies the dough) and wine.

Our Instructors

julia martinez, RYT 200

instructor

Secret super power: Staying calm through anythingBestAdvice: “other people’s opinion of you is none of your business” Yoga teacher trainer Allison <3 Worst Advice: Makes you laugh: Everything, it is very easy to make me laughMight catch me: At any park running, ILove to run. Favorite Moment in a Yoga Class: Savasana, I love the feeling of accomplishment after finishing every class and I love the peace and serenity that takes over your mind and body.Trainings/Teachers: I did my 200 hours at red sun yoga.Drug of choice: (for example, mine is sour patch kids...) Cuban or Dominican Coffee, especially if my mom makes it <3

janine chenoweth, RTY 200

instructor (when not traveling the world)

super power: I'm optimistic, I see the glass as refillablebest advice: Get a good nights sleep cuz you never know what tomorrows gonna throw at youmakes me laugh: Other people's laughs, I can't help it, I have to laugh tooyou might catch me: Carrying on a conversation with my dogsfavorite moment in class: That moment when the breath and body movement are in easy sync and I begin to sweatTrainings and Teachers: Live Love Teach/Wild Abundant Life, Deborah Williamsondrug of choice: A walk in the woods/mountain/beach

ashley inguanta, RYT 200

sub

secret super power: Being encouraging; being gentle with injuries (body and spirit).

best advice: Rest when you need rest, love and nurture your body and soul, treasure your kindreds, and lead with non-violence.worst advice: If you feel like you are struggling to breathe, keep going.makes you laugh: The TV show Daria—this nostalgia never fails.

might catch me: Hiking in the Florida wilderness or Mojave desert.favorite moment in a yoga class: It’s a tie—Learning the mantra “Sat Nam” (I am Truth) for the first time, learning how to move and breathe with this mantra; and chanting to Krishna for the first time, accompanied by a harmonium.

secret super power: Compassion best advice: “In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.” -Brother David Steindl-Rastworst advice: "You'll have pleanty of time to do that later"makes you laugh: My dogsmight catch me: laughing at myselffavorite moment in a yoga class: when I prove myself wrong ("i'll never be able to do that!")trainings/teachers: YTT at Firefly with Holly, everyone I've taken a class from and those that surround me- on and off the mat. drug of choice: music, baby animals

melissa buckley, RYT 200

instructor

secret super power: I've been told I'm smart, but I'd say I'm pretty human.best advice: It's courageous to be okay with who you are right now.worst advice: You need to worry about...makes you laugh: Stuff my child saysmight catch me: readingfavorite moment in a yoga class: So hard to chose one - but when I was pregnant with my first child, the first time I felt her kick was in bridge pose. It was pretty amazing!Trainings/Teachers: 200 hour Teacher Training at Full Circle Yogadrug of choice: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

tiffany meadlo, RYT 200

instructor

secret supper power: empathybest advice: it never hurts to ask, the worst they can say is no.worst advice: you'll be able to pay for all your loans AFTER school.makes you laugh: my dogs and their opposite personalities.might catch me: in Baldwin park with my dogs, one of Florida's many beautiful springs, local festivals.favorite moment in a Yoga Class: when everyone is doing the pose differently to serve themself best.trainings: 200hr RYT Yoga Pointe, 300hr RYT Warrior One, Art of Assisting (Baptiste Institute).drug of choice: macarons, sushi.

allie baker, RYT 200

instructor

secret super power: Contagious laughterbest advice: When comparison begins, contentment ends worst advice: Leave it to the boysmakes you laugh: Lots of things!might catch me: Playing pick up soccer favorite moment in a yoga class: When the music is so good you can't help but to wiggle your asanaTrainings/ Teachers: 200 Hour Baptiste/ Vinyasa Trained by Red Lila Yoga School in Baltimoredrug of choice: A cheese plate

favorite moment in a Yoga Class: when my instructor cues “find your vinyasa”. I do a little happy dance inside every time that happens! I love finding my own rhythm. Trainings/Teachers: I started a teacher training in Boston through YogaWorks that helped me immensely with the understanding of alignment. I have also taken several workshops under the Anusara lineage with Sri Ekan and Nirgunavathi Ananda. My 200 hour teacher training was done through Red Sun Yoga.

drug of choice: learning new skills! Also, French desserts and espresso.

worst advice: maybe wait for a better time makes you laugh: my silly little puppymight catch me: booking a trip to Key Westfavorite moment in a Yoga Class: that first big group exhale Trainings/Teachers: Sunlight Yoga 200RYS, all prior and current Yoga teachers drug of choice: saltwater and seafood